Forged in Fire: HUGE Revolutionary War Spontoon PULVERIZES the Final Round (Season 7) | History

Forged in Fire・2 minutes read

Zane and Chris compete to recreate an iconic weapon, the Revolutionary War spontoone, using different materials and techniques. Chris emerges as the champion, winning $10,000, while Zane gracefully accepts defeat, proud of his work and seeking further improvement.

Insights

  • Zane chose 5160 steel for durability and heat treatment, while Chris opted for a Damascus billet with multiple layers, showcasing different approaches to crafting iconic weapons.
  • Despite Chris winning the competition with his razor-sharp weapon, Zane's blade was praised for its thrusting ability and balance, emphasizing that success can be achieved through different strengths and skills in weapon-making.

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Recent questions

  • What materials did Zane use for the blade?

    5160 steel

  • What type of billet did Chris plan to create?

    Damascus

  • What tests did the bladesmiths undergo?

    Kill test, strength test, sharpness test

  • Who emerged as the champion of the competition?

    Chris

  • How did Zane react to the outcome of the competition?

    Graciously accepted defeat

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"Forged in Fire: Chris Wins $10,000"

  • Zane and Chris are informed they made it to the final round of a competition to recreate an iconic weapon, the Revolutionary War sergeant spontoone.
  • Zane decides to use 5160 steel for the blade due to its heat treatment properties and durability under stress.
  • Chris plans to create a Damascus billet with multiple layers for his weapon.
  • Zane and Chris work on shaping their weapons, including the blade, socket, crossguard, and spear.
  • Both bladesmiths undergo a kill test, where Zane's weapon is praised for its thrusting ability and balance, while Chris's weapon impresses with its weight and rib-crunching ability.
  • Zane and Chris pass a strength test by firing their weapons at a wooden wall, with both weapons remaining intact and sharp.
  • In the sharpness test, Chris's weapon proves to be razor-sharp, while Zane's weapon shows some damage at the tip.
  • Chris emerges as the "Forged in Fire" champion, winning $10,000, while Zane graciously accepts defeat, proud of his work and aiming to improve further.
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